About Custos Maritime & Defence
Company Overview
Custos Maritime & Defence is a strategic acquisition vehicle established by a group of experienced maritime and defence industry partners.
The company is purpose-built to identify, acquire, and develop maritime and defence-related assets that demonstrate significant potential for operational improvement and value creation through active ownership and strategic consolidation.
Geographic Presence
The company maintains its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, with established group fuctions in Norway and operational presence in USA and Dubai.
Current Asset Portfolio
Custos currently owns and operates a diversified portfolio of maritime and defence assets.
The company has aquired 100% ownership of a specialized offshore support vessel operator, and maintains a significant equity stake in a US-based shipyard.
Proven Operational Track Record
The company has demonstrated strong operational expertise through successful turnaround initiatives across its portfolio companies.
Our shipbuilding involvement has achieved substantial revenue growth with a compound annual growth rate of over 30%.
Similarly, the offshore support vessel operator has undergone significant transformation, growing revenues from USD 9 million in 2021 to USD 29 million in 2025, more than tripling its revenue base over the four-year period.
Strategic Growth Platform
Custos is actively building a scalable consolidation platform within the maritime and defence sectors, supported by a robust M&A pipeline.
The company’s expansion strategy focuses on three key areas: acquiring additional offshore support vessels to expand existing operational fleet, consolidating Nordic and European shipyard assets to create operational synergies and market leadership.
We are also selectively seeking to aquire specialized defence contractors that complement existing capabilities and provide access to adjacent market segments.